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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.66, 367.20 and 192.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.66, 367.20 and 192.49 is: 266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.66 : 367.20 = 192.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.66/367.20 = 192.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.66x = 367.20 × 192.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.66x = 70,681.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,681.41/265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.06

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